West Midlands Events
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Fri 10 Jul
Bournville Social Club B30 2DN
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
Packington Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Today
Packington Hall, nr Coventry CV7 7HF
Packington Hall is the setting for an elegant Capability Brown landscape. Designed from 1751, the gardens inc a serpentine lake, impressive Cedars of...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Northfield Baptist Church B31 2NQ
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
Sign up to The Big Summer Swim #TeamAcorns
Today to Sat 29 Aug
Choose your distance, pick your location, and swim anytime between 1st July - 31st August. WS1
Make waves this summer!
Turn your summer swims into something meaningful for children with short lives...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Mon 13 Jul
Holloway Hall, Northfield B31 1TT
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Mon 13 Jul
Holloway Hall B31 1TT
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
TinyTalk Baby Signing Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN
Baby Signing classes (aged 3 months - 2 years) offer a chance to learn simple, everyday BSL signs that can be used to help you and your baby...
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Fri 10 Jul
Bournville Social Club B30 2DN
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
TinyTalk Toddler Talking Classes
Today to Thu 9 Jul
Allens Croft Community Centre B31 1RH B38 9RN
TinyTalk is for toddlers too. Our quality classes continue to develop your child’s communication skills whilst you're having a brilliant time...
Birmingham Folk's Global Trad Session
Sun 5 Jul
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9QU
Organised by Birmingham Folk, the session is free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level. Under 18s are allowed upstairs in the pub...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge Rock Choir
Mon 6 Jul, Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep
Wordsley Community Centre, The Green, Wordsley DY8 5BN
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Wordsley Rock Choir is led by local musician Nicholas Allen...
Royal Tales - Sutton Coldfield's Storytelling Club
Tue 7 Jul
Station Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AT
Always check www.facebook.com/groups/613097720652168/ before coming along
Based on the art of oral storytelling, Royal Tales is a monthly meetup...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 7 Jul, Tue 29 Sep
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir...
Short Mat Bowls
Wed 8 Jul, Fri 10 Jul
Shirley Community Association.
The Shirley Centre .274 Stratford Road Shirley B90 3AD
Why not come and join the friendly bowlers at the Short Mat Bowls sessions
at the Shirley Centre .
All level of bowlers welcome as there is
2...
Walled Garden at Hampton Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 8 Jul
Walled Garden at Hampton Manor, Solihull B92 0EN
Nestled in 45 acre estate Hampton Manor, the Victorian walled garden is a delightful ornamental kitchen garden growing food for the kitchens...
Edgbaston care home invites community to learn about dementia
Wed 8 Jul
Metchley Manor
5 Church Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 3SH
A care home in Edgbaston is opening its doors to the local community for a fun and informative healthy-eating workshop...
FREE taster session with the Aldridge Rock Choir
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 16 Sep, Wed 30 Sep
Aldridge Compass Suites, The Green, Aldridge WS9 8NH
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Aldridge Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sonia Eyre. We are the local community choir with the...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 8 Jul, Wed 16 Sep
Lordswood Girls School, Knightlow Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 8QB
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Birmingham choir is run by West Midlands based musician Sonia Eyre...
Numb -the Edge of Feeling - Book Launch Premiere
Thu 9 Jul
Mosaic Church 8 Warwick Row, Coventry CV1 1EX
A warm, interactive event of live music, poetry, spoken work, physical theatre and improvisation, featuring sections from the book by Danny Scott and...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge/Dudley Rock Choir
Thu 9 Jul
Kingswinford Methodist Church, Stream Rd, Kingswinford DY6 9NP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Kingswinford Rock Choir...
Free Open Day & woodcarving & textile display
Sat 11 Jul
The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry CV1 3BQ
Come and enjoy a Free Open Day at The Weaver’s House.
For this Open Day we are joined by Coventry Woodcarvers...
Kings Heath Art Market
Sat 11 Jul, Sat 15 Aug
Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road (opposite York Road), Birmingham B14 7DB
Kings Heath Art Market takes place monthly at Kings Heath Community Centre in Heathfield Road.
This vibrant market will be a celebration of local...
Ryton Organic Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Jul
Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry CV8 3LG
Garden Organics inspirational and sustainable demonstration garden at Ryton contains a wonderful fruit and vegetable potager, together with several...
Foraging in Elmdon Park, Solihull with Wild Food UK
Sun 12 Jul
Elmdon Park, Solihull B92 9EJ
This course will take place around Elmdon Park, a beautiful park and local nature reserve on the outskirts of Solihull...
Garden Photography Workshop | Private Garden | Coventry
Sun 12 Jul
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Garden Photography Workshop- macro, close-up or abstract - gardens offer endless opportunities to practise and perfect image-making.
An Evening with Hillary Klug
Mon 13 Jul
Midlands Arts Centre, Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the joyful, toe-tapping talent of Hillary Klug — a rare
performer who seamlessly combines music, dance, and...
Bournville Clarinet Choir 10 year anniversary concert
Sat 18 Jul
St Francis Church, Sycamore Road, Bournville B30 2AA
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Bournville Clarinet Choir with some new music, old favourites and special guests!
128 Green Acres Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul
128 Green Acres Road, Birmingham B38 8NL
A garden with lots of character full of interest and abundance of colour, inc various seating areas to enjoy different aspects and views...
48 Varlins Way - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Jul
48 Varlins Way, Birmingham B38 9UX
Suburban garden with unusual collection of trees and shrubs with wildlife in mind. Colourful patio area, small pond, climbers, vegetables and fruit...
Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain
Tue 28 Jul
The Core Theatre Solihull
Theatre Square, Touchwood
Homer Road
Solihull B91 3RG
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?...
The Festival of Quilts
Thu 30 Jul to Sun 2 Aug
The NEC: Halls 7, 8 & 9
North Avenue,
Marston Green,
Birmingham B40 1NT
Get ready for The Festival of Quilts!
1200 stunning competition quilts on display
200+ exhibitors with top-quality patchwork and quilting...
Represent your Flag
Sat 1 Aug
Sector 57, 21 Milk Street, Deritend B5 5TR
Represent Your Flag” is a vibrant multicultural celebration taking over Digbeth from 10AM–10pm (No children after 6PM)...
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The Secrets of Woodland Photography - Masterclass Summer
Sun 2 Aug
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HP
Coventry - The Secrets of Woodland Photography - open to all levels, experience, and camera. 1-Day Masterclass combining theory and practicals.
Falafel Night with Projects in Palestine
Thu 6 Aug
Two Tone Village, Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4ED
Join Projects in Palestine for a kitchen takeover at Two Tone Village.
Enjoy homemade falafel, hummus, salad and bread while learning about their...
Free Open Day
Sat 8 Aug
The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry CV1 3BQ
Come and enjoy a Free Open Day at The Weaver’s House.
Step back in time and see how John Croke, a Coventry narrow-loom weaver, and his family...
The Big Swap at Hub on the Green
Sat 8 Aug
The Hub on the Green
27 Sycamore Road
Bournville
Birmingham B30 2AL
The Hub on the Green is holding its biggest-ever swap event, helping local families to cut costs and encourage children to read...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Solihull
Tue 11 Aug and Wed 12 Aug
voco St John's Solihull, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull B91 1AT
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
World O World | National Youth Choir (15-18 Years)
Sat 22 Aug
Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7XR
Join the remarkable teenage singers of National Youth Choir (15-18 Years) for a concert celebrating the beauty of our world and the myriad of...
Fifty Shades of Green - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug and Sun 30 Aug
Fifty Shades of Green, Walsall WS4 1AB
An award winning garden that has taken many years to create and landscape. Distinctive areas inc 2 ponds, stream, stone waterfalls, unique water...
Fifty Shades of Green - Open Garden for NGS
Mon 31 Aug
Fifty Shades of Green, Walsall WS4 1AB
An award winning garden that has taken many years to create and landscape. Distinctive areas inc 2 ponds, stream, stone waterfalls, unique water...
Barn Dance
Fri 4 Sep
Civic Centre, Gravel Hill, Wombourne WV5 9HA
Barn Dance with Callers Eve and John Evans. This is Wombourne Players annual fund raising event. It is a very popular night and good fun...
170 Station Road - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 4 Sep
170 Station Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5LE
A typical suburban garden that has seen many changes over 30 yrs. From football pitch and adventure playground to a garden with different spaces...
Free Family Food Festival in Tettenhall – Dine ‘N’ Devour
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
Upper Green in Tettenhall WV6 9AY
Looking for a free family day out in Wolverhampton?
Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Upper Green, Tettenhall this September with a fantastic mix of...
Craft Fair and Open Day
Sun 6 Sep
West Midlands Cat Centre. Packhorse Lane, West Midlands B47 5DH
Join us at our Autumn Craft Fair and Open Day! Browse handmade gifts, enjoy tea, coffee & cakes. Take a special behind-the-scenes look to see...
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes -Week 1 of 3 - 7-9
Mon 7 Sep
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
Heritage Open Days
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Weaver’s House, 121, Upper Spon Street, Spon End, Coventry CV1 3BQ
Come and enjoy a Free Open Day at The Weaver’s House to celebrate Heritage Open Days.
Step back in time and see how John Croke, a Coventry...
Birmingham Memory Walk 2026
Sat 12 Sep
Sutton Park, Birmingham B74 3EW
Birmingham Memory Walk is back for 2026!
Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to...
Ryton Organic Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 12 Sep
Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry CV8 3LG
Garden Organics inspirational and sustainable demonstration garden at Ryton contains a wonderful fruit and vegetable potager, together with several...
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes -Week 2 of 3 -14-9
Mon 14 Sep
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
FREE taster session with the Solihull Rock Choir
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until Mon 23 Nov
Solihull Preparatory School, Malvern Hall, Brueton Avenue, Solihull B91 3EN
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
FREE taster session with the Allesley Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep
Allesley Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GX
Are you looking to join a choir?
Your friendly local Coventry choir is run by vocal coach Mark O'Malley...
FREE taster session with the Coventry Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep
Finham Park 2, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
Your local Coventry choir is run by singing teacher Mark...
FREE taster session with the Sutton Coldfield Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep
Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Fri 18 Sep
Pelsall Community Association
Station Rd, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BQ
Relive the authentic ABBA experience with Sensation ABBA Tribute Band. Sensation will take you back to the golden days of ABBA...
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes -Week 3 of 3 -21-9
Mon 21 Sep
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
'John's Garden' at Ashwood Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 24 Sep
'John's Garden' at Ashwood Nurseries, nr Kingswinford DY6 0AE
A stunning private garden adjacent to Ashwood Nurseries, it has a huge plant collection and many innovative design features in a beautiful canal-side...
New Street Eats | Birmingham City Centre
Thu 24 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
New Street
Birmingham B2 4RQ
New Street Eats returns to Birmingham city centre this September with four days of street food, artisan stalls and independent traders...
Movie Night by Candlelight
Sun 27 Sep
Stourbridge Town Hall
Crown Centre,
Crown Ln,
Stourbridge DY8 1YE
Candela String Quartet Presents
Movie Night by Candlelight
What to Expect
An exciting, atmospheric candlelit evening of orchestral classics,...
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Daytime Party - Silent Disco for Grown Ups
Sat 3 Oct
Banqueting Suite, Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BB
The legendary SILENT Disco DAY Party returns to the historic regency Ballroom at Birmingham Council House on Victoria Square...
Glow Out Loud
Fri 16 Oct
The Rep
6 Centenary Sq
Birmingham B1 2EP
Glow Out Loud 2026
Friday 16th October 2026
The Birmingham Rep
Join us for the launch of Glow Out Loud, an exciting new fundraising event...
Gandeys K-Pop Demon Circus Merry Hill
Fri 16 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
Merry Hill Shopping Centre DY5 1QX
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Demon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the...
The Secrets of Woodland Photography - Masterclass Autumn
Sun 18 Oct
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HP
Coventry - The Secrets of Woodland Photography - open to all levels, experience, and camera. 1-Day Masterclass combining theory and practicals.
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes - Week 1 of 3 -12-11
Thu 12 Nov
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes - Week 2 of 3 -19-11
Thu 19 Nov
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
K-Pop Dance Heroes
Sat 21 Nov
Dudley Town Hall, Saint James's Rd, Dudley DY1 1HP
Sing and dance along with the K-POP DANCE HEROES as they take you on a magical, musical adventure through the biggest K-Pop hits of all...
Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Classes - Week 3 of 3 -26-11
Thu 26 Nov
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HW
Coventry - Lightroom photo editing classes - Learn how to use Lightroom Classic on this 3-week course. From the organisation and workflow to editing
Tony Stockwell, psychic medium
Tue 1 Dec
Bilston Town Hall, Church Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton WV1 0AP
The popular star of TV's 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eye and Psychic Academy. TONY STOCKWELL demonstrates his belief that...
Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Mon 28 Dec
Birmingham Cathedral, Birmingham B3 2QB
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
The Secrets of Woodland Photography - 1-Day Masterclass 10-1
Sun 10 Jan 27
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, England, , United Kingdom CV4 9HP
Coventry - The Secrets of Woodland Photography - open to all levels, experience, and camera. 1-Day Masterclass combining theory and practicals.
Things to do around West Midlands
The West Midlands, a vibrant region in England, offers a plethora of activities for an enriching day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore the best things to do in the West Midlands:
1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.
2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.
3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.
5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.
6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.
7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!
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